Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer collaborates with the Capital Construction and Repair & Maintenance teams to optimize the efficiency of the existing campus infrastructure; critically analyze data which informs long-term planning decisions; and troubleshoot immediate issues. The Sr Mechanical Engineer also assesses the physical campus infrastructure against enterprise standards to support effective equipment operations and efficient utilities usage. Systems and equipment include but are not limited to: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, steam, chilled water, and medical gas.

For relevant renovation or new construction projects, the engineer develops and/or reviews the MEP/FP scope; budget estimates; and provides technical direction as needed.

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer operates with a very high level of autonomy and serves as an engineering generalist utilizing both internal and external consultants as well as other resources. Projects coordinated by this position frequently involve a high level of problem resolution and negotiation. This position manages consulting engineers and coordinates closely with internal staff.

Other responsibilities:

• Assists with escalated day-to-day troubleshooting of MEP/FP equipment prior to bringing in consulting engineers / vendors.
• Gathers and maintains policy documentation required for hospital accreditation through accrediting and regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission.
• Initiates and implements sustainable practices and/or equipment to reduce utility usage throughout campus.

Essential Functions:

• Analyze short- and long-term capital needs of HVAC, controls, plumbing, electrical, and other systems. This on-going analysis will strongly influence the selection and scope of future capital planning and renewal projects.
• Working together with the Space Planner and the Capital Construction team, make recommendations to strategically reduce deferred maintenance.
• Assist coordination efforts with MGB Engineering group to maintain transparency.
• Provide in-house engineering / facilities operations expertise to assist in the selection of new systems and equipment.
• Review all renovation projects with MEP/FP content to assure it meets McLean's and MGB's standards of care.
• Responsible for generating and maintaining MEP/FP standards for the McLean campuses.
• Maintains current knowledge of standards / codes:
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers Standards (ASME),
  • American National Standards Institute (ANSI),
  • MA Building Code,
  • Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA),
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),
  • American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE),
  • American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE),
  • Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO), and
  • other regulatory agency requirements for compliance.

About Us

McLean Hospital is consistently ranked the preeminent freestanding psychiatric hospital in the world by US News and World Report and takes pride in putting people first in all that we do. Since 1811, our fundamental purpose has been to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their families through our mission of clinical care, scientific discovery, professional training, and public education.

As a leading specialty hospital and a proud member of Mass General Brigham, we are dedicated to providing an extensive range of high quality, cost effective mental health services to a diverse population from across the United States and beyond our borders.

Located just outside Boston, Massachusetts, McLean's tree-filled, suburban campus setting offers a unique therapeutic environment for those in need of psychiatric care. Major clinical programs at McLean address a broad range of illnesses including depression, bipolar and psychotic disorders; mood and anxiety disorders; alcohol and drug abuse; Alzheimer's disease, and child and adolescent psychiatric disorders. Additional information about McLean Hospital that may help in understanding the institution's vision and influence can be found at mcleanhospital.org

Qualifications

Required Education and Prior Work Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, other engineering, or equivalent experience strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 years' experience in HVAC, plumbing, and/or fire protection desired, preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Two (2) years' experience leading work groups and/or two (2) years' of construction project management preferred
• Prior project work or management experience in a large campus setting
• At least (2) years' experience working with historical buildings.

Licensure

• Professional Engineer License (PE) is required within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Driver's License within the State of Massachusetts required within 120 days of hire.
• Preferred Licensure/Certification: Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CEM) of Certified Energy Manager (CEM).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated excellent engineering skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive computer / office skills.
  • Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
  • Word
  • Powerpoint (create presentations)
  • mid-level understanding of Teams
  • Outlook (emailing; sending meeting invites)
• Proficient diagnostic skills: systematically identifies and resolves technical problems.
• Deep experience with hospital systems and/or psychiatric facilities.
• Strong collaborator; maintains a positive approach to projects and customer satisfaction.
• Uses words and language that is easy for others to understand.
• Able to make decisions based on imperfect information.
• Acts quickly to address issues when necessary.

EEO Statement

All McLean team members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions. It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or a condition related to pregnancy including, but not limited to, lactation or the need to express breast milk for a nursing child, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulations.